Quincy Reporter

City of Quincy City Council met Aug. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the City Council was held this day at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Michael A. Troup presiding. The following members were physically present:

Ald. Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Rivera, Mays, Farha, Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag. 14.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held July 31, 2023, were approved as printed on a motion of Ald. Entrup. Motion carried.

Legal Counsel: Corporation Counsel Lonnie Dunn.

Presentation of officer badge to Lieutenant Deon Baker of the Quincy Fire Department Kerry Humphrey Retirement Recognition - 20 years of Service at Central Services

PUBLIC FORUM

Brennan Hills stated that there are grants available through the State and Federal level. He stated that 16th & Ohio, which has been posted by the Inspection Department stating it cannot be rented, was rented and now the renter cannot get his rent back from the landlord.

The City Clerk presented and read the following:

PETITIONS

By Machinists Local Lodge #822 requesting permission to conduct a raffle and have the bond requirement waived from 8/15/23 through 11/4/2023. The City Clerk recommends approval of the permit.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted. Motion carried.

By Full Service Roofing, LLC, requesting a Special Permit to allow for the operation of an Automobile Detailing Business (Car Wash) at 106 South 11th Street, zoned D2.

Ald. Uzelac moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

City of Quincy requesting to amend City Code Chapter 162 (Zoning) regarding information required on a site plan and to amend City Code Chapter 161 (Subdivisions) regarding drainage easements.

Ald. Uzelac moved the petition be received and referred to the Plan Commission for study and to report back. Motion carried.

Special Event Application from The District requesting permission to hold “Feast in the Heart of Quincy” on Sunday, September 17th, from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Jersey Street between 4th and 5th Streets. The applicant requests the closure of Jersey Street, 4th to 5th Streets, from 12:00 p.m. (noon) through 10:00 p.m. on the day of the event and that the City provide barricades. The Quincy Police Department has approved liquor ordinances be waived to allow for the consumption and possession of liquor on a public street and permitting open liquor to leave a licensed premises. The applicant has also requested a Live Entertainment/Public Gathering License for live music. The applicant has submitted a Certificate of Liability Insurance, indemnification agreement, and all other documentation required for the event, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering.

Ald. Uzelac moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried. Special Event Application from Bob Daly representing WGCA Radio requesting permission to hold the “Moonlight Ride for Hunger” ten (10) mile and fourteen (14) mile bicycle ride on Saturday, August 26, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. beginning and ending at Clat Adams Park. The event does not require the closure of any City streets. The City of Quincy resolutions to the Illinois Department of Transportation and Missouri Department of Transportation for the temporary closure of a lane of traffic on the Bayview and Memorial bridges are on the August 7th City Council agenda for approval. The applicant requests that “No Parking” signs be placed along the west side of 3rd Street between Broadway and Cedar Street prior to the event. The Quincy Police Department has been involved with the planning of the event.

The applicant has submitted a Certificate of Liability Insurance, indemnification agreement, and all other documentation required for the event, and approval is recommended by the Department of Utilities & Engineering. Ald. Entrup moved the prayer of the petition be granted and the proper authorities notified. Motion carried.

MONTHLY REPORTS

The monthly reports of the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the City Comptroller, the City Forestry, Sign & Paint, Street Cleaning, Recycling Division, and Inspection Department for the month of July, 2023, and the City Forestry, Sign & Paint, Street and Recycling Division for the month of June, 2023, were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

BANK STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

The bank statements of condition of Town & Country Midwest Bank, State Street Bank, and First Bankers Trust as of March 31, 2023, were ordered received and filed on a motion of Ald. Uzelac. Motion carried.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT

By Mayor Michael A. Troup making the appointment of Officer Richard Peat to serve on the Human Rights Commission for a three-year term ending August 31, 2026.

Ald. Reis moved the appointment be confirmed. Motion carried.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF QUINCY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN AS PART OF AN APPLICATION TO THE ILLINOIS DCEO’S BUSINESS RESILIENCY GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Business Resiliency Program; and

WHEREAS, applying businesses can be reimbursed for specific activities related to the prevention, preparation, and response to coronavirus; and

WHEREAS, DCEO will only accept one application from each county and the City of Quincy is preparing the application on behalf of all of Adams County; and

WHEREAS, DCEO requires an intergovernmental cooperation agreement be in place if a business that is included in the grant application is not located within the corporate limits of the applicant; and

WHEREAS, Adams Telephone Co-Operative is located in Golden, Illinois, and seeks to be included in the grant application being prepared by the City of Quincy; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor of Golden, Illinois, has signed the proposed intergovernmental cooperation agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Quincy City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Quincy and the Village of Golden to allow for Adams Telephone Co-Operative to be included in the City of Quincy’s application to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Business Resiliency Program. Passed this 7th day of August, 2023.

Approved this 8th day of August, 2023.

City of Quincy, an Illinois Municipal Corporation

By: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Farha, Sassen, Rein, Ebbing, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Fletcher, Entrup, Bergman, Bauer, Rivera, Mays. 13. Recused: Ald. Reis. 1. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy’s adopted Capital Improvement Plan proposes the reconstruction of College Avenue between 4th and 8th Streets; and,

WHEREAS, the Department of Utilities and Engineering requires the preparation of a topographic survey of College Avenue between 5th and 8th Streets prior to the design of the improvement project; and,

WHEREAS, Klingner and Associates of Quincy has submitted a quote in the amount of $13,000.00 for topographic survey services; and,

WHEREAS, the Engineering Manager has reviewed the quote and finds it to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2023/2024 General Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works, the Engineering Manager, and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the quote from Klingner & Associates of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $13,000.00 be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents.

Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is responsible for the biennial inspection of bridge and culvert structures within the city in accordance with National Bridge Inventory Standards; and,

WHEREAS, the inspection of the bridges and culverts requires the services of a professional structural engineer; and,

WHEREAS, Klingner and Associates of Quincy has submitted a quote in the amount of $9,000.00 for the inspection services; and,

WHEREAS, the Engineering Manager has reviewed the quote and finds it to be acceptable; and,

WHEREAS, funding for this service is available in the 2023/2024 Motor Fuel Tax Fund fiscal year budget.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works, the Engineering Manager, and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the quote from Klingner & Associates of Quincy, Illinois, in the amount of $9,000.00 be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract documents.

Steve Bange, P.E.

Engineering Manager

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy desires the purchase of a compact garbage truck to minimize damage to alley surfaces and for access to streets with limited turning radiuses; and,

WHEREAS, the City recently requested proposals for the purchase and delivery of a compact rear-loader garbage truck and one (1) proposal was received; and,

WHEREAS, the proposal from R.N.O.W., Inc. of West Allis, Wisconsin, offers the City the purchase of a Class 6 medium-duty truck with an eight (8) cubic yard refuse collection body at the cost of $118,959.33; and,

WHEREAS, the Director of Central Services and the Director of Public Works have reviewed the proposal and finds it meets all the required specifications of the proposal document; and,

WHEREAS, an amendment to the 2023/2024 Garbage Fund fiscal year budget will be presented to the City Council for this purchase.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Works, the Director of Central Services, and the Central Services Committee recommend to the Mayor and Quincy City Council that the proposal from R.N.O.W., Inc. of West Allis, Wisconsin, in the amount of $118,959.33 for the purchase of a Compact Rear-Loader Garbage Truck be accepted.

Jeffrey Conte, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Kevin McClean

Director of Central Services

Ald. Sassen moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF FIX OR FLATTEN PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy is committed to improving the quality of life of its residents and elimination of blight; and

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has established a program to address unsafe and dangerous buildings; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development annually prepares a list of unsafe properties, and seeks authorization to demolish, repair, enclose and/or remediate, pursuant to City of Quincy Ordinance 9196; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Inspection & Enforcement has reviewed building conditions of ten (10) substandard structures and determined that said structures constitute a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development proposes a new list of dangerous and unsafe properties for 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

That the Department of Planning and Development shall take all necessary action, including commencing of proceedings under Division 21 (Unsafe Property) of Article XI (Corporate Powers and Functions) of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/1-1-1 et. seq.) to demolish, repair enclose or remediate the list of buildings, attached as “Resolution Exhibit 1.”

That the law firm of Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu and Mitchell be engaged to litigate on behalf of the City in cases concerning properties listed in “Resolution Exhibit 1.”

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF QUINCY, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN REGULAR AND PUBLIC SESSION THIS 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2023.

APPROVED: Michael A. Troup, Mayor

ATTEST: Laura Oakman, City Clerk

Ald. Uzelac moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

CITY OF QUINCY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH HERA PROPERTY REGISTRY, LLC FOR THE CITY’S VACANT AND FORECLOSED PROPERTY REGISTRATION PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Council previously adopted an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Creating Section 154.10, Chapter 154, of the City Code of Quincy to be entitled “Registration of Foreclosure Mortgages and Vacant Property” (hereinafter, the “Registration Ordinance”), establishing a registration program for properties with vacant and unoccupied structures and properties upon which foreclosure proceedings have been initiated in court (the “Registration Program”); and

WHEREAS, as noted in the Registration Ordinance, the City Council has determined that there are a large number of commercial and residential properties within the City of Quincy which are vacant or foreclosed, that such properties have frequently been the subject of numerous reports and complaints regarding nuisance conditions, and that it is in the best interests of the City to have all commercial and residential properties which are vacant or foreclosed registered with the City; and

WHEREAS, City Officials have negotiated an agreement with HERA Property Registry, LLC, for management and administrative services for implementing and running the Registration Program pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the contract attached hereto as “Exhibit A” (the “Contract”); and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Contract, HERA Property Registry, LLC, will be paid for their services from a portion of the $200 registration fee submitted to the City, which is the fee established by the Registration Ordinance for registering vacant or foreclosed property under the Registration Program; and

WHEREAS, the City hereby finds that this Contract with HERA Property Registry, LLC, for the management and administrative services for implementing and running the Registration Program is in the best interest of the City;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

That the Contract with HERA Property Registry (Exhibit A) for management and administrative services for implementing and running the Registration Program is hereby approved; and

The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute this contract with HERA Property Registry, LLC (Exhibit A) on behalf of the City for providing management and administrative services for the City’s Vacant and Foreclosed Property Registration Program, together with such changes therein as the Mayor in his discretion may authorize based upon the recommendations from the City’s Corporation Counsel, with payment made to HERA Property Management, LLC, as part of the registration fee splitting arrangement under the terms of the Contract; provided, however, that the City shall have no obligation under the Contract with HERA Property Management, LLC, until such time as an executed original of such documentation has been delivered to HERA Property Management, LLC.

Passed this 7th day of August, 2023

Michael A. Troup, Mayor Laura Oakman, City Clerk Ald. Bergman moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, WGCA and Horizons are sponsoring the Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the City of Quincy; and,

WHEREAS, the purpose of this event is to raise funds to benefit Horizons of Quincy and assist with their mission of battling hunger in our community; and,

WHEREAS, this bicycle ride will require the temporary closure of the left lane of westbound U.S. Route 24, a State Highway in the City of Quincy from the west terminus of State Route 104 to the Missouri State; and,

WHEREAS, Section 4-408 of the Illinois Highway Code authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue permits to local authorities to temporarily close portions of State Highways for such public purposes;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Quincy City Council that permission to close the left lane of westbound U.S. Route 24, a State Highway in the City of Quincy from the west terminus of State Route 104 to the Missouri State Line as above designated, be requested of the Illinois Department of Transportation by the Director of Public Works.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this closure is for the public purpose of the Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic, which will be maintained to the satisfaction of the Department and which is conspicuously marked for the benefit of traffic diverted from the State Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ride sponsors WGCA and Horizons assume full responsibility for the direction, protection, and regulation of vehicular traffic during the time the detour is in effect.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers or authorized flaggers shall, at the expense of the sponsors, be positioned at each end of the closed section and at other points (such as intersections) as may be necessary to assist in directing traffic through the detour.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that police officers, flaggers, and officials shall permit emergency vehicles in emergency situations to pass through the closed area as swiftly as it is safe for all concerned.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all debris shall be removed by the sponsors prior to reopening the State Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such signs, flags, barricades, etc., that shall be used by the sponsors may be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closure and detour shall be marked according to the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that WGCA and Horizons hereby agree to assume all liabilities and pay all claims for any damage which shall be occasioned by the closing described above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that WGCA and Horizons shall provide a comprehensive general liability insurance policy or an additional insured endorsement in the amount of $100,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate which has the Illinois Department of Transportation and its officials, employees and agents as named insures and which protects them from all claims arising from the requested road closing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Illinois Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this Resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.

Passed this 7th day of August, 2023

Michael A. Troup, Mayor Laura Oakman, City Clerk Ald. Entrup moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Bergman, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, WGCA and Horizons are sponsoring the Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride to promote and benefit Horizons of Quincy, Illinois, and assist with their mission of battling hunger in the City of Quincy, Illinois; and,

WHEREAS, this ride will require the temporary closure of the left lane of eastbound U.S. Route 24, a State Highway

in Marion County, from the west end of the Memorial Bridge to the Illinois State Line;

now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Quincy City Council that permission to close the left lane of eastbound U.S. Route 24, a State Highway in Marion County, from the west end of the Memorial Bridge to the Illinois State Line as above designated, be requested of the Missouri Department of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this closure shall occur during the approximate time period between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this closure is for the public purpose of the Moonlight Ride for Hunger Bicycle Ride.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the traffic from that closed portion of highway shall be detoured over routes with an all-weather surface that can accept the anticipated traffic.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all debris shall be removed by the sponsors prior to the reopening of the State Highway.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Missouri Department of Transportation to serve as a formal request for the permission sought in this Resolution and to operate as part of the conditions of said permission.

Passed this 7th day of August, 2023

Michael A. Troup, Mayor Laura Oakman, City Clerk

RESOLUTION ALLOWING INVESTIGATION EXPENSES

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy received a whistleblower complaint, which per State Statute and City Code requires the City to conduct a confidential and impartial investigation; and,

WHEREAS, after an initial preliminary investigation by DOAS Mays and HR Director Potter, it was determined addi tional expertise was needed to complete the investigation; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Quincy administration after consultation with the Police Aldermanic Committee has previously engaged outside counsel for the purposes of completing the investigation; and

WHEREAS, the investigation has progressed, but further investigation is needed to conclude investigation of the com plaints; and,

WHEREAS, when the investigation began, it was uncertain as to what the costs of the investigation would be; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the investigation currently stands at $6,812.50 and is anticipated to reach the $7,500.00 expense level which requires counsel authorization; and,

WHEREAS, the investigation has to be completed and it is most efficient to have current counsel continue the investigation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Quincy, Illinois, that up to $25,000.00 may be spent on the investigation and resolution of the whistleblower complaints.

Ald. Rein moved for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Ald. Holtschlag, and on the roll call the following vote resulted: Yeas: Ald Ebbing, Reis, Reed, Uzelac, Holtschlag, Entrup, Rivera, Mays, Sassen, Rein. 10. Nays: Ald. Fletcher, Bergman, Bauer, Farha. 4. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (To allow for the operation of a hospitality house at 1300 Spruce Street with the following conditions: 1) That the Special Permit for Planned Development is non-transferrable. 2) That the Special Permit for Planned Development shall be null and void if the petitioner is no longer residing in the dwelling at 1300 Spruce St. 3) That the petitioner must provide two off-street parking stalls. 4) That the shared driveway shared by 1300 Spruce St. and 1306 Spruce St. shall not be blocked for extended periods of time.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Planned Development. (To allow for the ownership of more than one horse at 2102 Melview Road and a contiguous 5-acre property, with the condition that the number of horses shall not exceed five.)

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (4704 Wismann Lane, change from RU1 (Rural) to M1 (Light Industrial).

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Amending The District Map Which Is Made Part Of Section 162.002 Of The Municipal Code Of The City Of Quincy Of 2015. (621 North 36th Street, change from C3 (Planned Commercial) to C2 (Commercial).

Ald. Mays moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Rivera, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title VII (Traffic Code) of Chapter 81 (Traffic Schedules) of the Municipal Code of the City of Quincy of 2015. (Add “4-Way Stop” at the intersection of 23rd St. & Van Buren St.)

Ald. Farha moved the requirements of Section 32.31 of the City Code of the City of Quincy be waived and the ordinance adopted, seconded by Ald. Sassen, and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. The Chair, Mayor Michael A. Troup, declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted.

ORDINANCE

First presentation of an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Amending The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget. (Increase the General Fund- Brush/Compost budget by $18,060 for contractual services with Evans Recycling)

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

Quincy, Illinois, August 7, 2023

Mike Rein

Jack Holtschlag

Anthony E. Sassen

Eric Entrup

Richie C. Reis

Finance Committee

Ald. Rein, seconded by Ald. Sassen, moved the reports be received and vouchers be issued for the various amounts and on the roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

MOTION

Ald. Uzelac moved to close the sidewalk at 640 Maine Street for one week starting tomorrow (Tuesday). Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Ald. Holtschlag moved the City Council adjourn and sit in Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act to discuss 5 ILCS 120.2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, seconded by Ald. Uzelac, and on a roll call each of the 14 Aldermen voted yea. Motion carried.

CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED

After sitting in Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act to discuss 5 ILCS 120.2 (c) (2) Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Ald. Farha moved the City Council reconvene and sit in regular session at 8:44 p.m. Motion carried.

The City Council adjourned at 8:44 p.m. on a motion of Ald. Rivera. Motion carried.

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